The cuts are slated for what the TTC calls underused routes — those carrying fewer than 15 people per hour. The transit agency estimated the changes would save about $7 million, which would go into busier routes."

...Their arguments are bolstered by a growing body of research showing that the traditional family dream home -- a large house on a big lot in a quiet suburb -- may actually be more dangerous for children than many inner-city neighbourhoods."

Monday, January 10, 2011

Mayor Rob Ford has declared the war on the car (if it ever existed) is over. But here at Worst Intersections, we know the skirmishes won’t abate any time soon. While transit ridership in 2010 hit a record high (480 million riders), Toronto’s roads will continue to become ever more congested as the city-region expands, the economy recovers, and vehicle ownership grows.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Breathe Toronto: "RALLY FOR TRANSIT CITY! Come together on Sunday, January 9th to demand loud and clear that City Council save Transit City, and proceed with the biggest TTC expansion in recent history as planned. As the last Council unanimously endorsed (including Ford!) Event posting: CLICK HERE"